Every baseball season has unique challenges. This season, one challenge was, “Who should play third base?” Much was written about the possibilities. Certainly many possibilities were explored, but no surprises emerged into the light of possibility.
In spring training Drew Ellis and Josh Rojas had the most plate appearances at third base, with Matt Davidson in a close third place. As the start of the season got very close, Matt Davidson was assigned to minor league camp, and Drew Ellis was optioned to the minors.
Josh Rojas was the last of the three players roving the baseball diamond; it appeared he would focus his playing time at third base, letting other utility players cover multiple positions.